The Company History
CORE was founded in 2007 by Kelli Leighton and a group of dancers who wanted to do more than just “go through the steps” of choreography. CORE stands for “Collection Of Real Experiences”, and by utilizing the pain or triumph of our unique life experiences, the dancers bring their own heart and soul into the movement. Being a member of the company challenges dancers both physically and emotionally, as we share our most vulnerable moments during the creative process. As human beings, we all feel the struggle of joy and sorrow, success and failure, and love and hate in our daily lives. This struggle is part of our common bond with the rest of humanity, and part of the success of CORE results from its recognition and celebration of the universal connection that we have with each other.
